Youth & Young Adults

Here you will find information and resources on topics related to mental health challenges affecting youth and young adults.

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Youth Ambassador Program

The Youth Ambassador Program is a chance for youth 17-24 to get involved in changing the way that mental health is viewed, treated and managed in their schools and communities. Applications now open!

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Welcome to the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre website! On this site, you will find useful information on a wide range of topics related to mental health challenges that can affect youth and young adults. The site also has links to many additional resources that were developed with youth and young adults in mind.

MindShift

Struggling with anxiety? Tired of missing out? There are things you can do to stop anxiety and fear from controlling your life. MindShift is an app designed to help teens and young adults cope with anxiety.

MindShift will help you learn how to relax, develop more helpful ways of thinking, and identify active steps that will help you take charge of your anxiety.

You can download the free MindShift app through the iTunes store or Google Play.

Mindfulness: Youth Voices

This video features youth discussing practicing mindfulness, and how mindfulness has benefited different aspects of their lives. For more mindfulness resources, click here.

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YOUTH IN RESIDENCE

We have Youth in Residence who provide support, navigation, and resources to youth from across B.C.! Learn more here!

Mindcheck.ca: Interactive Website

mindcheck.ca is a youth and young adult-focused interactive website where visitors can get support that includes: education, self-help tools, website links, and help connecting to local resources.

Youth Ambassador Program

The Youth Ambassador Program gives BC youth and young adults (aged 17-25) an opportunity to engage in promoting mental health and well-being amongst their friends, families, peers and communities. For more information, click here.

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Resources

On Trac: Transitioning Responsibly to Adult Care

ON TRAC is a province-wide, multifaceted Transition Initiative to support youth and young adults (ages 12-24 years) with chronic health conditions and/or disabilities as they plan, prepare and transfer from pediatric to adult health care services.

Part 2 What can Families expect Along the Way? Supporting Children & Youth with Mental Health Challenges

This video describes what families can expect when they meet with a health professional about their child’s mental health for the first time, and how to prepare themselves and their child for that first meeting.

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Part 1 Where can Families Start? Supporting Children & Youth with Mental Health Challenges

This video describes British Columbia’s mental health system and four different professionals families can connect with if they are concerned about their child or youth's mental health.

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BC’s Information Source for Children, Youth & Families

BC Children's Hospital

This is an agency of Provincial Health Services Authority, providing provincial tertiary mental health services to the citizens of British Columbia. Programs include: Adult Tertiary Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatric Services, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Women’s Reproductive Mental Health, as well as the Provincial Specialized Eating Disorders Program for children and youth located at the BC Children’s Hospital.

Provincial Health Services Authority

Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is one of six health authorities – the other five health authorities serve geographic regions of BC.

Ministry of Health

British Columbia Ministry of Health

RBC Children's Mental Health Project

RBC Children’s Mental Health Project is RBC's cornerstone “health and wellness” pillar; RBC Children’s Mental Heath Project is a multi-year philanthropic commitment to support community-based and hospital programs that reduce stigma, provide early intervention and increase public awareness about children’s mental health issues.

BC Children's Hospital Foundation

Through a wide range of fundraising events and opportunities, The BC Children's Hospital Foundation is united with its donors by a single, simple passion - to improve the health and the lives of the young people who enter BC Children's Hospital every day.